Gasoline shortage in Russia: More and more regions introduce 'per-person' sales limits
Photo: gasoline sales are limited at N-1 and TPK gas stations (Getty Images)
Restrictions on gasoline sales have come into effect in several more regions of Russia — Tyumen and Sverdlovsk. Earlier, they were introduced in the Chelyabinsk and Novosibirsk regions and in the occupied Crimea, according to Russian media.
Gasoline restrictions in the Tyumen region
The N-1 gas station network in Tyumen has introduced a limit on the amount of gasoline sold "per person" — no more than 30 liters of 92 or 95 octane fuel can be purchased at a time. The new rules took effect on October 7.
At the same time, the N-1 network’s customer service line assured that there is no fuel shortage — the company made this decision to "cut off" buyers who order fuel in canisters.
Restrictions have also been reported at TPK gas stations, where AI-95 gasoline is dispensed only to holders of fuel cards.
"How long this rule will remain in place is not yet clear. The reason: a shortage of a certain type of fuel," the company said.
What is known about gasoline sales in the Sverdlovsk region
According to Russian media, fuel sale restrictions have also affected the Sverdlovsk region. Residents report that Lukoil gas stations have stopped selling gasoline in canisters, Bashneft stations have run out of fuel altogether, and Tamic Energy and Varta stations limit refueling to no more than 30 liters per vehicle.
Russians also complain about a lack of fuel at Karavan gas stations — there is no 95-octane gasoline at all, and other fuel types are sold only up to 20 liters per car.
Earlier, it was reported that limits of 20–30 liters of gasoline and diesel, respectively, were introduced at Tamic Energy stations in Yekaterinburg.
Restrictions affect three more regions and Crimea
Fuel problems have also been reported in the Novosibirsk region. The Prime gas station network suspended sales of AI-92 gasoline at most stations "due to a halt in deliveries from refineries."
In addition, gasoline prices are rapidly rising in the region. The price per liter of AI-92 gasoline jumped by 6 rubles in a few days — the increase was noticed at Tatneft gas stations.
It is also known that Tamic Energy stations in the Chelyabinsk region recently introduced limits on sales — no more than 30 liters of gasoline and 70 liters of diesel per vehicle per day.
Earlier, similar restrictions were introduced by the authorities in occupied Crimea, where the limit was reduced to 20 liters of gasoline per car.
Russian media openly report that the fuel shortage is linked to Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries.
Between August and September, 360 gas stations in Russia were closed due to the fuel situation. Analysts concluded that every fiftieth gas station in Russia stopped selling gasoline.
Due to the fuel shortage, the Russian authorities decided to extend the ban on gasoline exports until the end of October.
